TYPES OF CONFLICT - FYI
EXTERNAL CONFLICT:
A struggle with an outside force
Individual (man) vs. Individual (man):
problem with another character
Individual vs. Society:
problem with the laws or beliefs of a group
Individual vs. Nature: problem with force of nature
Individual vs. Fate:
problem with a force of fate, or luck.
Individual vs. Technology:
problem with a mechanical antagonist
Individual vs. Supernatural:
problem with gods, ghosts, monsters, spirits or aliens
INTERNAL CONFLICT:
A struggle within a character’s mind
Individual (man) vs. Self: problem with deciding what to do or think
Conflict DIY
What type of conflict is represented in each of the following examples?
In the short story, “Harrison Bergeron”, the main character is challenging a
government that handicaps its citizens to make them equal to each other.
Individual vs. ___________
In the short story, “Thank You Ma’Am”, Mrs. Jones leaves her purse unattended
and Roger must decide whether or not to steal it.
Individual vs. ___________
In the movie, Transformers, Sam must help the heroic Autobots protect the
AllSpark from the evil Decepticons.
Individual vs. ___________
In the novel, The Maze Runner, Thomas and Minho attempt to hide from the
Grievers in order to survive a night in the Maze.
Individual vs. ___________
In the movie, Night at the Museum, the former night guards have stolen the
tablet and Larry must lead the museum exhibits to get it back from them.
Individual vs. ___________
In the novel, The Lightning Thief, Percy must face the Minotaur, Medusa, and
the Furies.
Individual vs. ___________
In the short story, “The Dinner Party, the guest are being threatened by a cobra
hiding under the table.
Individual vs. ___________